90 Mile Beach

We went on a three day trip to the very Northern tip of the island. We took a bus tour one day to see the end and ride on the beach. It isn't safe for cars. The land mass gets more narrow toward the tip . At the very tip the Tasman Sea and the Pacific Ocean come together to cause whirlpools which they say represents the relationship between men and women. (very volatile) Much of Maori religion is also based on this tip where they think their soul leaves to to go to their eternity. The Eastern Europeans are all based in this area. The Kiwis call them dalmatians but I am not sure why. We saw the light house at the tip with its breathtaking views. We also went tobogganing on the sand dunes. Yes even I did it. I was glad that you could adjust you speed to fast or slow. You can guess what my speed was. We had a very outgoing Maori guide who sang us a native Maori love song. It was beautiful. We were yet again on a vehicle that delivered mail just like our boat. We actually stopped at a mailbox in the middle of the beach. It was there for the tent campers who had their camp over the hill and out of sight. I guess every year this group of men that come up and fish for 3 months and just live off the land. It is a very deserted part of the country. I couldn't believe they could actually get mail but this bus service brings it to them. It was just too funny.

Hole in a rock caused by the water

Cape Reigna

Steve on the toboggan

Mailbox on the beach